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Barry Bannan sends message to Sheffield Wednesday fans after defeat

Barry Bannan of Sheffield Wednesday (R) challenged by Anthony Knockaert of Brighton & Hove Albion during the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Firs...
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Sheffield Wednesday came up short against Swansea City.

Barry Bannan of Sheffield Wednesday (R) challenged by Anthony Knockaert of Brighton & Hove Albion during the Sky Bet Championship Play Off First Leg between Sheffield Wednesday and...

Sheffield Wednesday were unsuccessful in their attempts to qualify for the FA Cup quarter-finals.

The Owls were defeated in the fifth round replay against Swansea City and were denied a last eight home tie against Tottenham Hotspur.

It was a long trip in difficult conditions for travelling fans and Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Barry Bannan thanked supporters.

Bannan also vowed to focus on the league and try and give fans something to smile about.

In the opposing dugout for Swansea was former Wednesday manager Carlos Carvalhal, who was sacked by the Owls in December after a poor start to the season.

New manager Jos Luhukay has had a mixed start since replacing him, and Wednesday are already out of the play-off race.

The Owls sit in 17th place, a pretty terrible position by their own lofty expectations.

A number of players’ futures and their managers’ could depend on doing what Bannan says, finishing the season strongly.